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Mariavictoria Chavez

Austin

Summary

Bilingual Safety Professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in construction safety and site supervision. Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, compliance enforcement, and safety training, with a proven track record of leading teams effectively and ensuring adherence to OSHA and industry standards. Skilled in payroll operations, incident prevention, and the implementation of safety management systems. Passionate about fostering a proactive safety culture and creating safe, efficient, and productive work environments. Broad experience across multiple trades, including scaffolding, painting, electrical work, and other construction disciplines.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Specialist

ISC Industrial Specialty Crafts
  • Led training courses for employees at all levels.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
  • Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
  • Conduct safety inspections and audits in refinery and construction sites to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Deliver safety training and reinforcement sessions to employees, enhancing safety awareness and compliance.
  • Organize and lead safety talks on Scaffold Safety, Fall Protection, and other critical topics.
  • Identify workplace hazards, implement corrective actions, and perform risk assessments for new projects.
  • Investigate incidents and near-misses; prepare detailed reports to prevent recurrence.
  • Maintain and monitor safety equipment and PPE; participate in emergency response drills.
  • Promote a culture of safety, collaborating with teams to enforce best practices and compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.

Administrative Office Manager/Public Safety Officer

Axios Industrial Maintenance
  • Created a welcoming office environment by maintaining clean, organized spaces for staff use.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Managed payroll and benefits administration to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Monitored inventory levels of office supplies, placing orders when necessary to prevent stock shortages.
  • Collected and managed information on employee check-ins and check-outs, verify personal background records, and organize and plan hiring processes.
  • Oversaw the entire payroll process for each employee and address any concerns regarding their hours and corresponding per diem.
  • Tracked and monitored time sheets and sign-in sheets, as well as create a program to facilitate the search for each employee’s day off.
  • Developed a tool for inventory tracking and restocking for sundries, small tools and consumables.
  • Kept a scaffold log to track rental, pieces in use and pieces available in scaffold yard to ensure material availability on site for construction.
  • Provided support to HR team in home office, such as processing new hire paperwork and benefits/enrollment documentation.
  • Collected and analyzed labor and material costs to create reports supporting the weekly project cost tracking process.
  • Gathered information from area supervisors to track the project’s weekly progress, as well as to keep updated records of additional work performed in each area.
  • Data organization and cost tracking of scaffolds within the project using trackers.
  • Project forecasting based on the percentage of production progress into the project.
  • Tracked earned & spent hours to understand performance by activities being completed.
  • Implemented new software systems, increasing efficiency in daily operations and record-keeping tasks.

Safety Manager

Shinbo Electric
2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Developed and implemented safety programs.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
  • Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
  • Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at reducing worker exposure to hazardous materials through proper handling techniques and personal protective equipment usage.
  • Negotiated with safety equipment suppliers, securing high-quality materials at cost-effective prices.
  • Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and areas for safety improvement.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.

Education

Diploma - Income Tax Preparation Series-Business

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
06-2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Universidad Catolica Del Tachira
Venezuela
07-2019

Skills

  • Audit procedures
  • Business Strategies
  • Data Analysis
  • Payroll
  • Contract Administration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Financial Reporting
  • Oracle-based software / SAP
  • QuickBooks

    • Other Certifications:

  • OSHA 30
  • Competent Person in Scaffolding
  • CPR
  • Fall Protection
  • Confined Space Training
  • Meeting coordination

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Safety Specialist

ISC Industrial Specialty Crafts

Administrative Office Manager/Public Safety Officer

Axios Industrial Maintenance

Safety Manager

Shinbo Electric
2024 - Current

Diploma - Income Tax Preparation Series-Business

Miami Dade College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Universidad Catolica Del Tachira

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